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Southwest Michigan field crops update—June 13, 2024

Published on June 13, 2024
Warm temperatures led to increased crop growth, rapid weed growth and post-emergent herbicide applications. Low levels of Fusarium head blight were detected. Second cutting of forages began.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 6, 2024

Published on June 6, 2024
Sidedress nitrogen applications began in earnest. Slugs caused severe damage in some no-till soybean fields, leading to replanting of those fields.
But can it be profitable? An initial economic summary of an aspirational cropping system

Published on May 31, 2024
Opening the financial books on the first two years of the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 30, 2024

Published on May 30, 2024
Significant planting progress made for both corn and soybeans. Potatoes began flowering. Stripe rust in wheat continues to be confirmed throughout the state.
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension to host field days around the state this summer

Published on May 28, 2024
Growers and producers will have the chance to participate in field days across Michigan.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 23, 2024

Published on May 23, 2024
Warm, dry weather leads to significant planting progress. Winter wheat began and finished flowering. Colorado potato beetle egg masses found.
Irrigation supply companies, an irrigator’s hero after the storm

Published on May 23, 2024
Irrigation companies prioritize pivot repairs following storm damage to reduce potential yield loss. Watch for symptoms of storm damage to irrigation structures and reduce the likelihood of economic loss from damage as much as possible.
2024 MSU Weed Tour is June 26

Published on May 17, 2024
Come join Michigan State University to view the latest in corn and soybean weed control research.
Everything you need to know about seedcorn maggot

Published on May 16, 2024
Seedcorn maggot integrated pest management considerations.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 16, 2024

Published on May 16, 2024
Storm cleanup and pivot repairs continue from last week. Frequent precipitation slows field work. Wheat hits Feekes 10.5.